Priest Holmes deserved MVP in NFL, not Rich Gannon
Brad Hallier argues Priest Holmes was the league’s most valuable player, noting 24 touchdowns in 14 games and 1615 rushing yards for the Chiefs, while dismissing Gannon’s MVP claim and defending Holmes as the standout of the season.
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Injuries threaten Garden City Broacbusters ahead of Cloud County clash
The Garden City Broacbusters 11 3 face a Jayhawk Conference opener at Cloud County amid injury headaches for Clarence Williams with a pulled groin and Karlton Mims with a sprained ankle both listed day to day. Coach Earl Diddle said the duo’s status is uncertain as Garden City seeks to snap a mild scoring drought despite leading the conference in field goal percentage and ranking high in defense.
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Sooner Power Dims Rose Bowl Night for Cougars
Oklahoma dominates Washington State 34-14 in Pasadena as Mike Price closes his Washington State era and Bob Stoops guides the Sooners to their bowl win. Gesser throws 239 yards with two picks as the Cougars are shutout until late.
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Simms Caps Texas Cardinal Win In Final Cotton Bowl
Chris Simms led No. 9 Texas to a 35-20 victory over LSU at the Cotton Bowl finishing his college career with emotion. Roy Williams starred with 142 receiving yards and a 51 yard TD, while Simms had 269 passing yards and one interception on his final pass as a Longhorn.
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Gannon crowned NFL MVP after long road to success
Rich Gannon of the Oakland Raiders, at 37 in his 15th season, earned the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. His path included trading to Minnesota in 1987, stints with Washington and Kansas City, shoulder surgery, and a breakthrough as Oakland’s top offense leader helping the Raiders win a third straight AFC West title.
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Georgia Bulldogs fall short in Sugar Bowl bid
Georgia ends the season with a 26-13 Sugar Bowl win over Florida State after losing to Florida two months earlier, finishing third in the BCS behind Miami and Ohio State. Billy Bennett kicks four field goals as the Bulldogs claim the SEC title for the first time in two decades.
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